| Answer | Crossword Clue |
|---|---|
| severing | Divide by cutting or slicing, esp. suddenly and forcibly |
| severed | Divide by cutting or slicing, esp. suddenly and forcibly |
| jumping | (esp. of prices or figures) Rise suddenly and by a large amount |
| zapped | Move suddenly and rapidly, esp. between television channels or sections of videotape by use of a remote control |
| pruning | Trim (a tree, shrub, or bush) by cutting away dead or overgrown branches or stems, esp. to increase fruitfulness and growth |
